La Diosa has always been clear about it and now she remembers that outburst she had against the Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. (ETECSA), when she still lived on the island, was not out of place.
“That I was right about ETECSA”, wrote the artist on her social media amid the public discontent caused by ETECSA's new rates for mobile data internet service.
“Literally, you were clear”; “You never miss, mom”; “The Goddess was always right to tell ETECSA the truth, and many called her vulgar, and now they are crying”; “You are always right”; “There’s nothing better than one day after another”; “My neighbors tell me to struggle, but it’s something that doesn’t sit well with me, and I have to scream. Every time it happens, I think of you”; “Oh, old Goddess. I SCREWED UP IN THE MOTHER OF ETECSA, MY MONEY”; “We all remember you when ETECSA dropped this nuclear bomb”; “Goddess, if you only knew that I make your words my own. I spend the day saying I screwed up in the mother of ETECSA,” her followers agreed.
A few years ago, La Diosa went viral on social media when in a live stream she took a stand against ETECSA without holding back, accusing the monopoly of stealing her money.
At the time, the video was the target of memes and mockery, and many labeled it as rude and vulgar due to the number of curse words that were uttered in just a few minutes.
However, as of today and following the excessive rates imposed by ETECSA, many have echoed his words.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Diosa and ETECSA
Why did La Diosa criticize ETECSA on her social media?
The Goddess criticized ETECSA for its high rates and the perception that the monopoly is stealing money from Cuban citizens. Her complaint resonated even more with the recent rate increases and the dollarization of mobile services, which has generated widespread discontent among the Cuban population.
What changes has ETECSA implemented in its internet rates?
ETECSA has limited mobile top-ups in Cuban pesos to 360 CUP per month and has promoted new mobile data plans only in U.S. dollars (USD). This change has been widely criticized for excluding citizens who do not have access to foreign currency, deepening the inequality in internet access in Cuba.
What has been the reaction of Cubans to the new measures from ETECSA?
The reaction has been one of widespread indignation and rejection. Cubans believe that these measures are unjust and exclusionary, particularly affecting those who do not receive remittances from abroad. The dollarization of mobile services is seen as another step towards economic inequality on the island.
How has ETECSA defended its new pricing policies?
ETECSA has justified the new rates as a necessity to sustain and develop its service network. However, this explanation has not convinced many users, who criticize the lack of transparency and the poor management of the state monopoly.
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